Process
Microsoft flew me up to Redmond, WA and paid for all expenses and lodging.
The interview took place in one day with four back-to-back technical interviews.
Overall, a very positive experience.
Questions
Each interview had a technical question or two, focused primarily on data structures and algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 999 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral26%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Low Pay, Toxic Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 17, 2022
Pros: Not much pressure during work, but you have to give yourself that pressure.
Cons: Too much time to work, toxic, pay is low.
5.0
Best company ever
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 16, 2024
Pros: Everything there is to have to it.
Cons: None. CA just expensive, so the salary makes up for it.
4.0
Good Intern Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 20, 2025
Pros: - Lots of intern events.
- Housing at the hotel, walking distance to the campus, with shuttle service available.
Cons: Lots of Azure-specific tech to onboard onto, especially if you're used to AWS and a Linux/macOS setup.
- 3.0Low Pay, Toxic HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 17, 2022Pros: Not much pressure during work, but you have to give yourself that pressure.Cons: Too much time to work, toxic, pay is low.
- 5.0Best company everSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2024Pros: Everything there is to have to it.Cons: None. CA just expensive, so the salary makes up for it.
- 4.0Good Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 20, 2025Pros: - Lots of intern events. - Housing at the hotel, walking distance to the campus, with shuttle service available.Cons: Lots of Azure-specific tech to onboard onto, especially if you're used to AWS and a Linux/macOS setup.
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